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Ex-PM Abhisit tops poll for Democrat leadership
Online Reporters, Published on 21/09/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is the most popular choice to lead the Democrat Party into the next general election, according to the latest opinion survey by Nida Poll.
Khunying Kalaya launches new party
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» Former Democrat deputy leader Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich has resigned from the Democrat Party after more than 25 years, announcing her decision to co-found the Thai Kao Mai Party (New Step Thailand Party) alongside fellow ex-deputy leader Suchatvee Suwansawat.
Former Democrat deputy leader Suchatvee quits to form new party
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2025
» Former Democrat deputy leader Suchatvee Suwansawat on Friday resigned from the party amid reports that he would lead a new political outfit, to be called "Thai Klao Mai'', backed by former key Democrats including former deputy leader Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich.
Senate Pushes AI and Data Centre Growth
Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate Committee on Information, Communication and Telecommunications Technology is expediting its strategy to promote investment in data centres and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen Thailand’s digital economy. The committee has mobilised 71 organisations from the government and private sectors to host a major seminar aimed at exchanging knowledge, identifying challenges, and stimulating the development of domestic data centres. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology, enhance national technological capabilities, and accelerate the development of skilled manpower, with a goal of cultivating one million AI professionals.
In Bangkok, grim vigils as people seek word of relatives at collapsed building
Published on 30/03/2025
» Aubonrat Setnawet, an electrician’s helper, was working with her husband on the 23rd floor of a new office tower on the northern edge of Bangkok moments before disaster struck.
Bangchak Hosts 14th Greenovative Forum on AI and Sustainability
Published on 02/12/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, in collaboration with The Standard news agency, hosted the 14th Greenovative Forum under the theme “Crafting Tomorrow’s Future with Sustainable Energy and AI” at True Digital Park West. Marking Bangchak’s 40th anniversary, the event brought together over 600 attendees, including local and international experts, to discuss the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainable energy, societal progress, and environmental solutions.
Bangchak Collaborates on Medical Innovations for Health Sustainability
Published on 27/11/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak) has partnered with the King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), CMKL University, and the King Mongkut’s Hospital Foundation in the Patriarch's Patronage to advance medical innovation, biotechnology, and sustainable healthcare. The collaboration was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed during a ceremony at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital.
Bangchak’s 14th Greenovative Forum: Sustainable Energy Meets AI
Published on 14/11/2024
» Bangchak Group, in collaboration with The Standard news agency, is hosting the 14th Greenovative Forum titled Crafting Tomorrow’s Future with Sustainable Energy and AI, now to be held at True Digital Park West, Sukhumvit 101 (BTS Punnawithi, Exit 6) on Friday, 29 November 2024, from 08:45 to 12:00. This change from the original venue at M Tower, Bangchak Head Office, follows high interest from participants.
Sifting through Northern Thailand's mud and floods
Published on 13/10/2024
» Communities in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces have been hit by two waves of flooding in the past several weeks, with locals describing these as the worst floods in decades.
Deadly bus tragedy prompts Thai transport safety debate
Published on 06/10/2024
» The bus fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers and left several injured on Tuesday has sparked a debate on whether education trips for students should be banned altogether. However, some argue that field trips remain an important part of students' learning process while addressing concerns that public bus safety must be a priority.